Gardner-Webb students benefit from small classes with an average 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, individualized instruction, and professors who are committed to helping foster personal and professional success.

Originally founded in 1905 as Boiling Springs High School, Gardner-Webb has steadily grown its academic programs, student body, physical campus, and community relationships to become a nationally-recognized leader in Christian higher education.

From academic support services to on-campus concerts and events, Gardner-Webb provides a variety of activities that broaden the collegiate experience and balance academics with vibrant student life opportunities.

Home to the Runnin' Bulldogs, Gardner-Webb gives student-athletes a complete college experience with an emphasis on academic enrichment and an opportunity to compete in one of 22 NCAA Division I sports.

Spiritual formation plays an integral role at Gardner-Webb University. Student-led worship services are offered each week, while the Dimensions program offers attendees opportunities for spiritual growth as part of the required curriculum.

Gardner-Webb stands on the threshold of our next great chapter, one your generosity will help write. Together we will propel the University toward an exciting future as one of the nation’s preeminent Christian universities.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits as well.

Gardner-Webb University offers group health insurance to employees who are scheduled for at least 30 hours per week. The PPO plan coverage includes copays for doctor’s visit, visits to specialists and prescription drug. Co- insurance includes payment at 90% after a $300.00 per calendar year deductible for in-network providers and 70% after a $500.00 deductible for those outside the network.Healthgram (formerly known as Primary PhysicianCare) is our third party administrator; and we utilize the Medcost Network. Current monthly costs to employees are $75.00 for individual coverage, $184.00 for employee plus one child, and $438.00 for family coverage. Details of coverage and administration can be found in GWU’s Benefits Enrollment Guide.

Tuition Remission is available for full-time employees (after a predetermined employment term) and offers employees and their dependents a chance to enroll in Gardner-Webb University with reduced tuition or tuition free.

Flexible Spending Accounts offer employees the chance to put aside money for out-of-pocket medical expenses or expenses associated with care for dependents. Employees who choose this option will receive a Flexible Spending Account credit card preloaded with the chosen amount.

Gardner-Webb University Retirement Plan

Gardner-Webb offers a very attractive retirement plan for employees with TIAA-CREF as the administrator of their plan. After selecting investment options that reflect a comfort level with different amounts of risk, and the appropriate amount of salary reduction (pre-tax), employees are ready to watch their retirement account grow.

After completing one year of employment, employees are eligible to receive matching funds of 8% of their salary by contributing at least 4% of their own salary.

The links below will connect with our administrators site. There will be valuable information listed that will help employees manage their accounts.